QUOTE : This is better than a romance novel,” P.J. said with a wistful sigh. “You read that stuff?” Cole demanded. Shea pulled away from Nathan but he still held her close, tucked into his side as they faced Steele’s team. “Why the hell do you ask the question like that?” P.J. said, annoyance evident in her tone and expression. “You just didn’t seem the type,” Cole mumbled. She flipped him the bird, and Shea had to bite her lip to keep from laughing. P.J. was easily half Cole’s size but she also looked like she had the confidence to take on the much larger man. She might even kick his ass. The idea intrigued Shea greatly. “I’m tempted to shove one of my romance novels up your ass,” P.J. said sharply. “But I love my books too much to desecrate them like that. I’ll settle for my boot.” Cole held up his hands in surrender. “I won’t say another word. Romance novels are great. I love romance novels. I think everyone should read them.